Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Find out everything you need to know about preventing, isolating and treating COVID-19.

In December 2019, a new coronavirus was discovered which causes a respiratory disease called COVID-19. The virus was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. As individuals and communities, we need to take action to prevent, isolate and care for ourselves and others as we leave lockdown and slowly return to normal life.
Coronavirus: how quickly do COVID-19 symptoms develop and how long do they last?

Coronavirus: how quickly do COVID-19 symptoms develop and how long do they last?

By now, hopefully everyone knows about the key symptoms of coronavirus - fever about 37.8°C and new continuous cough. But there's still much confusion about how quickly symptoms develop after exposure to the virus and what you can expect if you do become infected.

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